51237 ZIP Code – George, Iowa
ZIP code 51237 is a small ZIP code located in George, Iowa, within Lyon County with a population of approximately 1,700 residents. The median household income is $61,563 — near the Iowa average and below the national average. Median home values of $114,500 are well below the national average, with 80.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $771 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 94% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.9%, well below the national average. An estimated 6.9% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. About 20.9% of residents have completed a four-year degree, below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 48.8, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 51244, 51243, 51232.
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ZIP 51237 vs. Iowa vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 51237 | IA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,700 | 3,297 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $61k | $71k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $114k | $153k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $771 | $792 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.8 | 43.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 20.9% | 21.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 51244 – Matlock
- 51243 – Little Rock
- 51232 – Ashton
- 51234 – Boyden
- 51246 – Rock Rapids
- 51235 – Doon
- 51239 – Hull
- 51201 – Sheldon
- 56129 – Ellsworth
- 51249 – Sibley
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 51244 | MATLOCK | 147 | $79,688 |
| 51243 | LITTLE ROCK | 663 | $76,406 |
| 51232 | ASHTON | 774 | $75,313 |
| 51234 | BOYDEN | 1,179 | $87,083 |
| 51246 | ROCK RAPIDS | 4,007 | $70,625 |